Page: 1 Compilation date: 06/05/2011 Revision date: 16/09/2014 Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Revision No: 6 1.1. Product identifier Product name: 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of substance / mixture: Water Conditioner for Agricultural Spray Water 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company name: De Sangosse Ltd Hillside Mill Quarry Lane Swaffham Bulbeck Cambridge CB25 0LU United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1223 811215 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 810020 Email: msds@desangosse.co.uk 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency tel: Outside Office Hours: 01638 577581 or 01485 544230 Section 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification under CLP: Classification under CHIP: Most important adverse effects: STOT SE 3: H335; Eye Irrit. 2: H319; Skin Irrit. 2: H315 Xi: R36/37/38 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. 2.2. Label elements Label elements under CLP: Hazard statements: Signal words: Hazard pictograms: H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. Warning GHS07: Exclamation mark Precautionary statements: P261: Avoid breathing spray.
Page: 2 P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P332+313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403+233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 2.3. Other hazards PBT: This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance. Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.2. Mixtures Hazardous ingredients: AMMONIUM PROPIONATE EINECS CAS CHIP Classification CLP Classification Percent 241-503-7 17496-08-1 - Skin Irrit. 2: H315; Eye Irrit. 2: H319; STOT SE 3: H335 10-30% 2,2'-OXYBISETHANOL 203-872-2 111-46-6 - Acute Tox. 4: H302 1-10% 2-HYDROXYPROPANE-1,2,3-TRICARBOXYLIC ACID 201-069-1 77-92-9 - Eye Irrit. 2: H319 1-10% ISODECANOL ETHOXYLATE, PHOSPHATE ESTER - 108818-88-8 - Skin Irrit. 2: H315; Eye Irrit. 2: H319 1-10% Section 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Eye contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor. Wash out mouth with water. Consult a doctor. Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor.
Page: 3 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: Delayed / immediate effects: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact. There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely. There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing. Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Immediate / special treatment: Eye bathing equipment should be available on the premises. Section 5: Fire-fighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Extinguishing media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Use water spray to cool containers. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes. 5.3. Advice for fire-fighters Advice for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Section 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. If outside do not approach from downwind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid. 6.2. Environmental precautions Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method. 6.4. Reference to other sections Reference to other sections: Refer to section 8 of SDS. Section 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air.
Page: 4 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging. Storage quantity limits: - 7.3. Specific end use(s) Specific end use(s): No data available. Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Hazardous ingredients: 2,2'-OXYBISETHANOL Workplace exposure limits: Respirable dust State 8 hour TWA 15 min. STEL 8 hour TWA 15 min. STEL UK 101 mg/m3 - - - DNEL/PNEC Values DNEL / PNEC No data available. 8.2. Exposure controls Engineering measures: Respiratory protection: Hand protection: Eye protection: Skin protection: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Respiratory protection not required. Protective gloves. Gloves (acid resistant). Face-shield. Ensure eye bath is to hand. Protective clothing. Section 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties State: Liquid Colour: Yellow Odour: Characteristic odour Evaporation rate: Negligible Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria) Solubility in water: Highly soluble Viscosity: Non-viscous Kinematic viscosity: - Boiling point/range C: ~ 100 Melting point/range C: - Flammability limits %: lower: - upper: - Flash point C: >100 Part.coeff. n-octanol/water: - Autoflammability C: - Vapour pressure: - Relative density: 1.100-1.200
Page: 5 ph: 4.0-5.0 9.2. Other information VOC g/l: - Other information: Not applicable. Section 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity Reactivity: Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions. 10.2. Chemical stability Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous reactions: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions. Decomposition may occur on exposure to conditions or materials listed below. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid: Heat. 10.5. Incompatible materials Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes. Section 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Relevant effects for mixture: Effect Route Basis Irritation OPT INH DRM Hazardous: calculated Excluded effects for mixture: Effect Route Basis Acute toxicity (harmful) - Based on available data the classification criteria are not met Symptoms / routes of exposure Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact. There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely. There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing. Delayed / immediate effects: Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure.
Page: 6 Section 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity Ecotoxicity values: No data available. 12.2. Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation potential. 12.4. Mobility in soil Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil. 12.5. Results of PBT and vpvb assessment PBT identification: This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance. 12.6. Other adverse effects Other adverse effects: Negligible ecotoxicity. Section 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods Disposal operations: Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised disposal company. Recovery operations: Not applicable. Waste code number: - Disposal of packaging: Dispose of in a regulated landfill site or other method for hazardous or toxic wastes. NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal. Section 14: Transport information Transport class: This product does not require a classification for transport. Section 15: Regulatory information 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Specific regulations: Not applicable. 15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment Section 16: Other information Other information Other information: This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010. * indicates text in the SDS which has changed since the last revision.
Phrases used in s.2 and s.3: Legend to abbreviations: Legal disclaimer: SAFETY DATA SHEET H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. PNEC = predicted no effect level DNEL = derived no effect level LD50 = median lethal dose LC50 = median lethal concentration EC50 = median effective concentration IC50 = median inhibitory concentration dw = dry weight bw = body weight cc = closed cup oc = open cup MUS = mouse GPG = guinea pig RBT = rabbit HAM = hamster HMN = human MAM = mammal PGN = pigeon IVN = intravenous SCU = subcutaneous SKN = skin DRM = dermal OCC = ocular/corneal PCP = phycico-chemical properties The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Page: 7 [final page]